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Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Scottish Government

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:46

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06 Mar 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for the "Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis" service, classified under laboratory services. Located in the UKM region, this contract concerns the analysis of marine biological samples from the North Sea, with the aim of informing Scotland's Marine Nature Positive policy development. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and although the tender stage is complete, the contract was signed on 29th May 2026. The contract was awarded to Ocean Ecology, a large-scale supplier, with a contract value of £199,000. The contract runs from 8th June 2026 to 7th February 2027, with the potential for extension until 21st March 2027.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and laboratory services, particularly those with experience in marine ecosystem analysis and support for renewable energy projects. The service requirement to conduct detailed analysis of sediment and fish samples shows that businesses with capabilities in advanced ecological and environmental assessments, particularly related to offshore wind farm impacts, would be well-suited for such contracts. Companies with robust supply chain management and a focus on environmental sustainability are positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities as Scotland continues to develop its environmental policies and research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver specialist laboratory analysis in support of the ECOCHANGE programme. ECOCHANGE (Ecosystem Consequences of Changes to Habitats and implications for a Net Gain Energy approach) is investigating how marine growth on offshore wind infrastructure influences food web dynamics within the North Sea. The outputs of this contract will provide essential ecological evidence to inform Scotland's Marine Nature Positive policy development. To support this work, the Supplier will analyse a range of marine biological samples collected across the North Sea. This includes up to 245 Day Grab sediment samples for infauna identification (ID), with most samples supplied frozen and up to 20% preserved in formalin for detailed ID, abundance and biomass assessment. Each grab sample set will also include a 50 ml subsample for Particle Size Analysis (PSA). The requirement further includes stomach content analysis of up to 730 frozen fish specimens, together with the assessment of 20 settlement panels to quantify marine growth and species composition. Together, these analytical components will allow ECOCHANGE to assess how offshore wind developments may be altering habitat structure, prey availability and trophic interactions across the North Sea.

Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 21 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 7 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ocean Ecology

Further Information

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